Ama Culture Program

- Ama is the term used to refer to free-diving women who fish for awabi clams, sazae sea snails, seaweed and more for a living. Ama fishing uses a unique free-diving method to catch seafood sustainably. It is an enduring and outstanding way to catch fish. That sustainability and continuity is extremely meaningful. Each region has its strict fishing season that designates the size of shellfish that can be caught, and more. Today, they continue to make a great number of commitments and ensure they do not overfish or exhaust the sea life they catch.　- Ama huts are spots for the Ama to prepare before going out to fish and to warm up by a fire after spending time in the sea and for resting in general. These places are essential for Ama fishing.　- Enjoy a dining experience while listening to the tales of Ama who still actively fish.　- The meal includes a special menu of dishes inspired by the shinsen offerings made to the gods at Kannamesai, a harvest festival.　- Shinsen is food that is offered to the Shinto deities and a special meal offered to the sun goddess, Amaterasu Omikami.　- After your meal, you can visit an authentic Ama hut that is still in service and learn the details about fishing as an Ama and more about the sea.　This product is a special high-added value plan. In addition to this plan, we have a wide range of other plans available. (See the website. ) We also have plans with high-added value, including visits to Ise Jingu and more. (See the video. However, coordination with other operators is required. )